공식적으로 (칭호, 학위, 혜택, 권리 등을) 수여하거나 부여하다.
To grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right) officially.
예문:
"The university decided to confer the highest honor upon the retiring professor."
"His bravery in battle conferred great prestige upon his entire family."
"The government will confer new powers on the regulatory committee next month."
의견을 교환하거나 협의하기 위해 논의하다.
To have discussions; exchange opinions; consult (usually followed by 'with').
예문:
"The team managers needed to confer privately before making a final decision about the budget."
"Before accepting the job offer, she conferred with her mentor about the career implications."